
This was announced on the official website of Gateway International, the authorized visa center representing Turkey.
According to the updated rules, Turkmen citizens wishing to apply for a student visa are no longer required to book an appointment in advance. Applicants can now directly visit the visa center with a full set of required documents — the most important of which is the admission letter from a Turkish educational institution or a valid student ID.
As stated by Gateway International, the decision was made due to a sharp increase in the number of student visa applications from Turkmenistan. The new system is aimed at reducing processing delays and improving service efficiency.
To apply through the new simplified system, the applicant must prepare the following documents:
Although no appointment is needed, it is still mandatory to present a complete set of documents.
For questions or further details, applicants can contact the center:
Regularly checking the website gateway.com.tr is also recommended to stay up to date on visa regulations.
Turkey remains one of the most popular destinations for higher education among Turkmen youth. Every year, hundreds of Turkmen students are admitted to Turkish universities. The new simplified visa procedure will make the educational journey even more accessible for Turkmen students.
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